Kiersten Hacker

Kiersten Hacker is a summer reporting intern for The Baltimore Sun. She is a 2024 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where she studied journalism with a minor in public leadership.

Along with the stress of a new school year, some Baltimore area schools are also dealing with elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” found in their water systems.

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Levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in water exceed federal regulations in some Baltimore area schools

August 31, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

Along with the stress of a new school year, some Baltimore area schools are also dealing with elevated levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” found in their water systems.

The father of a 6-year-old who was killed by alleged child abuse fought for custody for months, court records say.

Crime and Public Safety |
Father of 6-year-old who was killed by alleged child abuse fought for custody for months, court records say

August 29, 2024 at 6:19 p.m.

The father of a 6-year-old who was killed by alleged child abuse fought for custody for months, court records say.

The National Weather Service is calling for rain to fall during much of Baltimore's holiday weekend before a cool, sunny day Monday.

Baltimore weather: Wet start to Labor Day weekend before a cool, clear Sunday

August 31, 2024 at 9:31 p.m.

The National Weather Service is calling for rain to fall during much of Baltimore's holiday weekend before a cool, sunny day Monday.

Baltimore City's school board meeting was adjourned early on Tuesday due to a security issue, according to Baltimore City Public Schools.

Education |
Baltimore City school board meeting adjourned early due to security issue

August 28, 2024 at 6:25 p.m.

Baltimore City's school board meeting was adjourned early on Tuesday due to a security issue, according to Baltimore City Public Schools.

Students were evacuated from but have since reentered Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh after a hazardous materials incident, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.

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Vincent Farm Elementary in White Marsh evacuated, reentered after hazardous materials incident

August 28, 2024 at 6:33 p.m.

Students were evacuated from but have since reentered Vincent Farm Elementary School in White Marsh after a hazardous materials incident, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.

The sheriff's office is investigating the incident as a double murder, and detectives have not identified a suspect.

Local News |
Victims identified in Sunday New Market double homicide

August 27, 2024 at 6:36 p.m.

The sheriff's office is investigating the incident as a double murder, and detectives have not identified a suspect.

To improve mental health and help students focus on instruction, many Baltimore-area school districts are revising their cellphone guidelines for the upcoming academic year.

Education |
Cellphone distraction a top concern as Maryland students return to school

August 26, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

To improve mental health and help students focus on instruction, many Baltimore-area school districts are revising their cellphone guidelines for the upcoming academic year.

An 8-year-old boy from Baltimore who went missing at the Lava River Caves in Arizona has been found, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office.

Crime and Public Safety |
8-year-old Baltimore boy found safe after going missing in Arizona

August 23, 2024 at 4:58 p.m.

An 8-year-old boy from Baltimore who went missing at the Lava River Caves in Arizona has been found, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office.

Baltimore County detectives arrested a man in connection with the double homicide of a grandmother and granddaughter in Middle River.

Local News |
Arrest made in July double homicide in Middle River; suspect also charged in Baltimore killing

August 23, 2024 at 1:51 a.m.

Baltimore County detectives arrested a man in connection with the double homicide of a grandmother and granddaughter in Middle River.

A 6-year-old and a man died separately overnight in Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

Crime and Public Safety |
Baltimore Police investigating two overnight deaths, including 6-year-old’s

August 22, 2024 at 4:29 p.m.

A 6-year-old and a man died separately overnight in Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Police Department.

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